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Braxton Bragg

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Military Personnel

The Resume

    (March 22, 1817-September 27, 1876)
    Born in Warrenton, North Carolina
    Graduated fifth out of 50 from West Point
    Confederate general
    Commanded the Army of Tennessee (1862-63)

Why he might be annoying:

    While serving simultaneously as company commander and quartermaster at a frontier post, he allegedly filed a request for supplies for his troops then, as quartermaster, denied the request.
    He was such a strict disciplinarian, the men serving under him tried to kill him (1847).
    His lack of follow-up after battles turned several initial victories into draws.
    After the Battle of Chickamauga, James Longstreet wrote to the Secretary of War, 'Nothing but the hand of God can save us or help us as long as we have our present commander.'
    After Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomatox, he accompanied Jefferson Davis on his flight through the Carolinas and Georgia.

Why he might not be annoying:

    During the Mexican-American War, he received three brevet promotions for bravery and distinguished conduct, rising from second lieutenant to lieutenant colonel.
    Although limited as a battlefield commander, he was an excellent organizer.
    After the Civil War, he served as superintendent of the New Orleans waterworks, the chief engineer of Alabama and a Texas railroad inspector.
    Fort Bragg in North Carolina, home of the 82nd Airborne, was named after him.

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 35 Votes: 51.43% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 94 Votes: 69.15% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 24 Votes: 58.33% Annoying